Hurricane preparedness: Remember to check your emergency supply kit

With September being peak hurricane season, experts say now is the time to make sure residents are ready for anything.

Items such as bottled water and nonperishable food were in high demand after Hurricane Helene. Now is a chance to add a few of each to the next grocery trip.

Residents should also check the batteries in flashlights and charge battery banks. Those with generators should make sure they still work and have gas ready.

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Officials recommend assembling a dedicated medical go-bag that includes:

• A two-week supply of all current prescription medications
• A printed list of medications and dosages
• Hard copies of health insurance cards and identification
• A basic first-aid kit
• Bottled water and nonperishable food
• Flashlights and protective face masks
• Comfort items for children

Experts stress the value of physical documentation over digital records when traveling during an evacuation.

But you can also set up and update the Medical ID feature on your smartphone. Emergency room and trauma staff can access those details—including emergency contacts, allergies, and blood type—even if the device remains locked.

For households with children, establishing a clear family action plan is critical in case family members are separated during severe weather.

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Many storm-related injuries happen before and after a hurricane during preparation and cleanup. Officials also warned residents using portable generators to never run them inside a home or inside an enclosed garage, which can cause lethal carbon monoxide poisoning or fire hazards.